A local Itsukushima Shrine in Nara Prefecture dedicated to the sea goddess Ichikishimahime-no-mikoto. Like other Itsukushima shrines throughout Japan, it venerates the same deity as the famous shrine in Hiroshima, often associated with water, islands, and protection of travelers.
- Denomination
- Benzaiten
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ichikishimahime-no-mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Ichikishimahime-no-mikoto
- Coordinates
- 33.5583199, 135.8956133
Visitor tip
Check local access conditions as smaller Itsukushima shrines may have limited facilities compared to major tourist destinations.
Cultural notes
Ichikishimahime-no-mikoto is one of the three sister goddesses born from the purification ritual of Susanoo and Amaterasu, often associated with water, beauty, and eloquence in Shinto mythology.
Historical note
This shrine is one of numerous Itsukushima shrines established throughout Japan to venerate Ichikishimahime-no-mikoto, following the influence of the original Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island in Hiroshima. Local Itsukushima shrines often served regional communities seeking protection for maritime activities and safe travel.